Panganganak (en. Childbirth)

pa-ngan-a-nak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of giving birth to a baby.
Childbirth is a long and painful process.
Ang panganganak ay isang mahaba at masakit na proseso.
The event when a mother delivers her child.
Her childbirth took place at the hospital.
Naganap ang kanyang panganganak sa ospital.
A stage in a woman's life that brings forth life.
Childbirth is an important part of being a mother.
Ang panganganak ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng pagiging ina.

Etymology

root word: 'child'

Common Phrases and Expressions

birth guidelines
rules or guidelines for safety in the childbirth process.
mga alintuntunin sa panganganak
home birth
the act of giving birth at home instead of in a hospital.
panganganak sa bahay

Related Words

infant
A newborn baby.
sanggol
mother
A woman who bears and gives birth to a child.
ina

Slang Meanings

Giving birth
Ate just gave birth, hope she can rest.
Kaka-panganganak lang ni ate, sana makapagpahinga siya.
Labor
Maria is in labor, we're so excited for the new baby!
Nag-labor na si Maria, excited na kami sa bagong baby!
It's time to give birth!
Rose is now a young lady, she's about to give birth to her first child!
Dalaga na si Rose, panganganak na siya sa kanyang unang anak!